There was not a razor in sight as participants went head-to-head at the National Beard and Moustache Championships in Las Vegas.

Hair flick: Former champion Gerhard Knapp casts an eye over the National Beard and Moustache Championships (Picture: AFP)

The world’s funkiest facial hair was on display at the weekend event, with categories ranging from the ‘delicate Dali’ moustache to the ‘anything-goes full beard freestyle’.

More than 3,000 ‘beardsmen’ took part in the competition which aims to find the best facial fuzz across 17 categories.

The most ambitious full beards, styled sideburns and the traditional English moustache were also celebrated at the event currently in its third year.

Daniel Lawlor won first place in the Freestyle Moustache category (Picture: AFP)

Organisers say they aim to find the ‘best of the best’ in each category.

‘The World Beard and Moustache Championships, the premier event in the international sport of bearding, brings the owners of the world’s most elaborate facial hair together every two years,’ explains the competition’s website.

‘A panel of distinguished judges chooses the best of the best in a variety of categories ranging from the most delicate of moustaches to the elaborate anything-goes freestyle full beard.’

Jeremy ‘Freak’ Day from Henderson, Nevada, readies for the competition (Picture: AFP)